Strap tie



Dec. 21, 1926. 1, 1 J. F. STUMPF v STRAP TIE I Filed Sept. 30, 1926 Z "H [H] ILL! II I" I" II I Patented Dec. 21, 1926.

PATENT QFFICE.

JOSEPH IE. STUIVIPF, OF CHICAGO, ILLINOIS.

STRAP TIE.

Application filed September 30, 1926. Serial No. 138,691.

The present invention relates to a strap tie such as the straps which are used about boxes, bales, and the like and has for its principal'objectto provide a tie which allows the strap to be tightly drawn about the box, bale, or the like in-an eflicient and reliable manner and to hold the strap in such a position against accidental loosening.

Another very important object of the invention lies in the provision of a device of this nature which is exceedingly simple in its construction, inexpensive to n'ianufaeture, strong and durable, and otherwise well adapted to the purpose for which it is designed.

A still further very important object of the invention lies in the combination of a strap having a novel tie and means for holding the tie against unloosening.

With the above and numerous other objects in view as will appear as the description proceeds, the invention resides in certain novel features of construction, and in the combination and arrangement of parts as will be hereinafter more fully described and claimed.

In the drawings:

Figure 1 is an elevation of a bale showing a plurality of straps thereabout with my improved tie engaged thereon,

Fig. 2 is an elevation of a strap showing the ends held together by my improved tie,

Fig. 3 is a longitudinal section therethrough,

Fig. 4 is a transverse section therethrough taken substantialy on the line 4-4: of Fig. 3,

Fig. 5 is a perspective of the tying device.

Referring to the drawings in detail it will be seen that the numerals 5 denote the straps which are usually placed about bales, boxes and the like. In the present instance the ends of the straps are brought together and then coiled or twisted once or twice as shown is clearly shown in Fig. 3 wherein the ends are disposed together and apportioned immediately adjacent thereto are twisted to a slat-like oblong coil shown specifically at 6. A tie plate 7 is constructed with F0 flanges 8 extending transversely therefrom and terminating in flanges 9 extending inwardly towards each other over the plate so that the plate may be slid over the oblong coil 6 for preventing the unwinding thereof thereby maintaining the straps tightly about the halo or box. It will be seen that this may be accomplished very easily as any suitable tool may be used for tightening the straps by forming the oblong coil at the ends thereof and the plate 7 with-its flange 8, 9 may easily slip thereover to prevent the uncoiling of the oblong coil 7.

This device is capable of being manufactured very easily yet is thoroughly reliable in use and will prove strong and durable.

The present embodiment of the invention has been disclosed in detail merely by way of an example since in actual practice it attains the features of advantage enumerated as desirable in the statement of the invention and in the above description. It will be apparent that changes in the details of construction, and in the combination and arrangement of parts may be resorted to without departing from the spirit or scope of the invention as hereinafter claimed or sacrificing any of its advantages.

Having thus described my invention, what I claim as new is:

In combination, a strap having its ends placed together portions adjacent thereto coiled into an oblong coil, a member comprising a plate having flanges at its opposite edges extending transversely thereof and terminating in inwardly directed flanges so that such device may be slipped over the oblong coil to prevent the unwinding thereof.

In testimony whereof I aiiix my signature.

JOSEPH F. STUMPF. 

